QALY

(kwah'lē),

Acronym for quality-adjusted life years, an adjustment that allows for prevalence of activity limitation.

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quality adjusted life year

A parameter derived from a modification of standard life-table procedures, which is designed to take account of the quality of life as well as the duration of survival with a particular disease—e.g., cancer, diabetes, multiple sclerosis. QALY can also be used in assessing the outcome of healthcare procedures or services.

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